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Classic
2020

The French Riviera, Sardinia, and Corsica
8 Days - NCA_AIPP
# Description

Cruise

NICE – L’ILE ROUSSE – BASTIA – OLBIA – BONIFACIO - AJACCIO

April 21 to 28, 2020 on board the MV LA BELLE DES OCEANS

Croisi +
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Unique itinerary
  • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
    • Charming Provence: Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence
    • Sardinia: Its Emerald Coast and the Maddalena Archipelago
    • The treasures of Corsica: Calvi and the villages in the Balagne Region, the Cap Corse, Bonifacio and the Archipelago of Lavezzi, Ajaccio and the Scandola Nature Reserve
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Route

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Day 1

NICE

Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, we’ll enjoy dinner, an evening of activities on board, and remain in port overnight.

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Day 2

NICE

In the morning, join us for a guided tour of this seaside city. Throughout the centuries, Nice has attracted people from all over the world because of its lovely climate and unrivaled beauty.

In the afternoon, we’ll set out on an excursion to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, which is known as one of the most beautiful villages in Provence.

Our ship will begin to cruise to Corsica. Join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

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Day 3

L'ILE ROUSSE

This morning, join us for a tour of Calvi and its citadel.

In the afternoon, we'll set out on a tour of the Balagne Region. These are the fertile hills of the island—commonly referred to as the Corsican gardens—where there are more than thirty villages perched on cliffs or hidden in narrow valleys.

Our ship will cruise to Bastia overnight. Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing.

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Day 4

BASTIA

Join us for an excursion to Cap Corse. We’ll enjoy a tasting* of local wine, cold-cuts, and cheese.

Our ship will cruise to Olbia overnight.

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Day 5

OLBIA

Our day will be dedicated to a full-day excursion along Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda—the Emerald Coast— to take in the beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters, and the scenery dotted with cliffs, bays, and coves.

Our ship will begin to cruise to Bonifacio.

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Day 6

BONIFACIO

Enjoy a guided tour of Bonifacio.

Enjoy a free afternoon on your own or join us for an excursion to the nature reserve on the Lavezzi Islands. The islands are scattered with sculpted granite boulders and have a network of clearly marked footpaths to take in all the views.

After our tour, we’ll return on board and begin to cruise to Ajaccio. Join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

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Day 7

AJACCIO

This morning, we’ll set out on an excursion to Ajaccio and the Îles Sanguinaires.

The afternoon will be dedicated to an excursion to the Calanques de Piana. These sheer cliffs and rock sculptures seem to jet up from the water and radiate a red hue along the coastline. 

Tonight is our festive gala evening.

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Day 8

AJACCIO

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Dates & Prices

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  • 20% discount for 1 child between 2 and 9 years old sharing a cabin with 1 adult (on the price of the cruise only - excluding supplements and service fees)
  • 30% discount for 1 child between 2 and 9 years old sharing a cabin with 2 adults (on the price of the cruise only - excluding supplements and service fees)
Included :
Not included

your cruise in the cabin category of your choice - all meals - drinks with your meals and at the bar (not including our special wine and drinks list) - excursions mentioned in the program - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

drinks from our special lists or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - transfers to/from departure/arrival points - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.

Shore Excursions

10 Shore excursions
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE
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Included in tour package Tour of "Vieux Nice" Vence and St. Paul de Vence Calvi The Villages in the Balagne Region The Cap Corse The Emerald Coast Bonifacio Boat Trip to the Lavezzi Islands Ajaccio and the Îles Sanguinai...
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Calvi

We'll leave for Notre Dame de la Serra to enjoy some of the best views on the island. We'll then head to the citadel. Crowning a lofty promontory, Calvi's massive fortified citadel offers superb wraparound views from its five watch towers...

Duration 4h00 Classic
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The Villages in the Balagne Region

We'll set off for a tour of villages in the Balagne Region. Each village has a story to tell about its culture and traditions. Discover a world of Corsican traditions, including the stonewash houses, fountains and the sacred churches that bind th...

Duration 4h00 Classic
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Tour of "Vieux Nice"

After boarding our coach in Nice, we'll drive to our first stop overlooking the city: Mont Boron. The hill is an excellent lookout from where the city of Nice and the neighboring bay of Villefranche sur Mer are perfectly visible. We'll contin...

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The Cap Corse

The Cap Corse is the northern-most peninsula on the island. Its long, windy road traverses the wild coastline offering view after view of amazing scenery: high cliffs, enchanted castle ruins, and picturesque villages. Leaving from Bastia, we'll b...

Duration 9h30 Classic
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Bonifacio

Our first visit will begin with a tourist-train tour of the city, a veritable open-air museum. Bonifacio is rich with a history told along its small streets and paths, its thousand-year old fortress, and the sturdy stone homes perched high above the...

Duration 3h00 Classic
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The Emerald Coast

Join us for an excursion along Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda—the Emerald Coast—to take in the beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters and the scenery dotted with cliffs, bays, and coves. We’ll also stop at a local wine cellar for a...

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Vence and St. Paul de Vence

Before we head up into the backcountry above Nice, we’ll take a drive down the famous Promenade des Anglais, a beautiful, historic stretch of the avenue that hugs the bay. We'll pass in front of the legendary Hotel Negresso before heading u...

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Boat Trip to the Lavezzi Islands

The best times in Bonifacio are spent on the sea. A scenic boat tour will take you along the cliffs and grottoes to the Lavezzi Islands. We'll head to the boat on foot, and then enjoy a guided tour of the Lavezzi Islands Nature Reserve, a small a...

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Ajaccio and the Îles Sanguinaires

We'll leave by coach for a panoramic tour of Ajaccio, Corsica's main commercial and cultural hub. You'll take in the city's main sites including the bronze monument to Napoleon and his brothers, and the Place d'Austerlitz, where l...

Duration 4h00 Classic
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Calanques de Piana

From Ajaccio, we'll travel along the mountain roads to the Gulf of Sagone, continuing on to the picturesque fishing port of Cargèse. This small sea-resort town deserves a brief visit as it was once occupied by Greeks exiled in Corsica duri...

Duration 5h30 Classic
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Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

MV La Belle des Océans

Valid passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.

INTERNET

SATELLITE CONNECTIONS

Our ship provides Internet connection via satellite while we cruise, which is different and slower than what we are used to through our regular home or office services. We cannot guarantee connection at all times. Please keep this in mind while you are enjoying your vacation with us.

TELEPHONE SERVICE

DURING CRUISE

When we are at sea, you can connect your device(s) to the onboard GSM/3G network. Your service provider will automatically send you the terms and conditions of use for this service. You will be able to make calls, send messages, or use the Internet through this network’s roaming services. The GSM network will be turned off once the ship enters a port.

WHILE IN PORT

When the ship is in a port, you will be able to receive and make calls via your international calling/service plan according to the country you are visiting.

WATCH OUT FOR SERVICE FEES

We strongly recommend that you contact your service provider before your departure; international calls and data usage can be very costly and are almost never included in basic operator packages.

PLEASE CHECK THE SETTINGS FOR YOUR DEVICE

Once you are on board, but before you connect to the Internet, please check the settings for your device(s).  We request that you limit the downloading of videos and large-volume files. Automatic updates to your PC, tablet, and smartphones will affect the speed and cost of your connection. You probably have automatic updates for apps on your devices that you are not aware of. We recommend that you deactivate these updates while you are staying with us.

Warning: Navigational obligations and weather conditions can disrupt the itinerary, and in certain cases, intermediate stops may be canceled. If this happens, CroisiEurope will do our best to find the best solution according to passenger expectations. For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary. 2019 PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM (subject to changes).

*Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.

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